Jun 3, 2014

Latest PDF generation utility version 1.3 for form 16/16A

Traces has launched latest PDF generation utility version 1.3 for converting form 16 or 16A TXT format to PDF format. There were some problems in the earlier versions of PDF generation utility so this utility has overcome all the problems.

Deductor can download TDS Certificate (Form 16 (Part A) and Form 16A) from TRACES. The file will be provided in text format and will contain certificate details for all requested PANs. Text file is password protected and password will be '<TAN>'.

Deductor will have to convert the text file into PDF using TRACES PDF Generation Utility. This utility will convert the text file into individual PDFs for each PAN. The same utility can be used to convert text file for Form 16 / 16A.

Procedure to install utility

Download the PDF Generation Utility by logging in to TRACES. Click on 'Requested Downloads' under 'Downloads' menu then click on 'TRACES PDF Generation Utility' link

Unzip and save the utility on your desktop

Double-click on the utility (exe) and click on 'Run'

Utility will be installed on your desktop

Click here for installation procedure

Procedure to convert text file into PDF

Open the utility from your desktop and select the text file

Select the digital signature to digitally sign the Form 16 / 16A

Generate PDFs

If PDF is not digitally signed, deductor should manually sign the printed Form 16 / 16A before sending it to Tax Payers

Notes:

TRACES PDF Generation Utility should be used to convert text file for Form 16 / 16A into individual PDFs

Download the utility and install it on your desktop

Pass the text file through the utility to generate PDFs for individual PANs

You can opt for manual / digital signature for the PDFs

File name for Form 16 / 16A text file will be as mentioned below. TAN will be masked